Claudio Souza Pinto

How are you when no one is watching? The work of Claudio Souza Pinto challenges the viewer to confront questions like this. His name is recognized in the most prestigious artistic and intellectual circles around the world.

In the series "Everyday Masks," Claudio uses a surrealist lens, rich in humor and social critique, to create playful characters who wander between the contrasts of human appearance and true essence. 

Influenced by the artistry of Da Vinci and Bosch, Claudio’s paintings depict humans as masks, clothing, movements, and states of mind, stripped of any internal substance to reveal our true selves.

With dramatic intensity, Claudio Souza Pinto’s work highlights the emotions and feelings of "illustrious strangers" who hide behind the personas of daily life. Known as the "romantic surrealist," Claudio’s works have been celebrated in countries such as Spain, Turkey, the United States, Germany, and England, solidifying his place as one of the great contemporary artists.